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Human-Environment Interaction and Wyoming Adaptations

4th Grade · Social Studies · US-WY-SS

7 lessons

Goal

Analyze how Wyoming's diverse climate, topography, and natural resources have shaped human survival, migration, and daily life for Indigenous tribes and modern communities.

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  1. Wyoming's Climate, Elevations, and Harsh Seasonal ShiftsUp next
  2. Seasonal Migration and Bison Hunting Among Plains TribesNot started yet
  3. Traditional Clothing, Tools, and Shelter Adapted to the Plains and MountainsNot started yet
  4. Foraging, Plant Knowledge, and Winter Survival in Early WyomingYou are here
  5. How Settlers and Modern Residents Adapted Housing and Heating for Wyoming WintersNot started yet
  6. Modifying the Environment: Irrigation, Dams, and Agriculture in WyomingNot started yet
  7. Managing Natural Resources and Public Lands in WyomingNot started yet
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us-wySS5.5.4.aWyoming Social Studies Standards · 5th Grade

Discuss the ways in which the environment, including climate and seasons, influenced how the Indigenous Tribes of Wyoming adapted to their natural environment (e.g., how they obtained food, clothing, tools, and migration)